At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and grow relationships with garden centres and merchants in the South West.
- Company: Established supplier in the garden retail and merchant sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to work autonomously.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a well-established territory.
- Why this job: Build long-term relationships and make a real impact in a stable role.
- Qualifications: Field sales experience and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is a field-based, relationship-led sales role covering the South West (Somerset, Devon and Cornwall). You'll take responsibility for managing and developing an existing customer base across merchants and garden centres, while also identifying and converting new opportunities within the region.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Managing and developing an established portfolio of merchant and garden retail accounts.
- Growing turnover across both product ranges through account development and line extension.
- Managing a well-established territory, with scope to grow.
- Identifying new customers and opportunities within the territory.
- Building long-term, consultative relationships rather than transactional sales.
- Increasing brand presence and awareness within the garden retail sector.
About the Company:
My client is a long-established supplier within the garden retail and merchant sectors, supplying a range of hardware products and garden tools. Looking to appoint an Area Sales Manager for the South West. The territory is well established, profitable, and steady year-on-year, with clear opportunity to grow the garden tools and garden retail side of the business.
Key Skills/Experience Required:
- This role will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, relationship management, and long-term account development.
- Field sales experience within B2B, merchants, DIY, garden retail, or related sectors.
- A consultative, customer-focused sales approach.
- Experience managing existing accounts and developing new business.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with customers.
- A realistic, long-term mindset – this role offers stability rather than aggressive short-term targets.
Salary: Competitive Salary Offered
Sales Executive employer: Cavendish Maine
As a long-established supplier in the garden retail and merchant sectors, our company offers a supportive work environment that values relationship-building and consultative sales approaches. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, autonomy in their roles, and opportunities for professional growth within a stable and profitable territory in the picturesque South West. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises long-term success and fosters meaningful connections with customers.
